15 things to do with the kids Feb. 13-19

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It's tough to imagine a more colorful escape from winter's doldrums than the Botanic Garden's annual Orchid Show. Escape to the lush greenhouses, packed with more than 10,000 orchids that magically appear in Glencoe for a few magical weeks every winter. Daily through March 26. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. $12, $10 for kids 3-12; plus $20-25 for parking. http://tinyurl.com/jh6hc77

It's tough to imagine a more colorful escape from winter's doldrums than the Botanic Garden's annual Orchid Show. Escape to the lush greenhouses, packed with more than 10,000 orchids that magically appear in Glencoe for a few magical weeks every winter. Daily through March 26. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. $12, $10 for kids 3-12; plus $20-25 for parking. http://tinyurl.com/jh6hc77

An annual wintertime promotion, Chicago Theater Week offers discounted tickets to a wide range of shows — including several family offerings, such as DePaul University Theatre School's production of "Night Runner." Geared for ages 9 and up, the story follows a 12-year-old slave girl, Cora, who attempts to rescue her brother with the aid of a superhero code-named Night Runner. 10 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 2 p.m. Saturday at The Merle Reskin Theatre, 60 E. Balbo Drive. $5 with promo code THWEEK. http://tinyurl.com/hnqphsf

An annual wintertime promotion, Chicago Theater Week offers discounted tickets to a wide range of shows — including several family offerings, such as DePaul University Theatre School's production of "Night Runner." Geared for ages 9 and up, the story follows a 12-year-old slave girl, Cora, who attempts to rescue her brother with the aid of a superhero code-named Night Runner. 10 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 2 p.m. Saturday at The Merle Reskin Theatre, 60 E. Balbo Drive. $5 with promo code THWEEK. http://tinyurl.com/hnqphsf